Detail 01
Mapex Sonic Saver hoops
Steel hoops folded inward into a round shape; the supplied description places them between triple-flange and die-cast hoops in tone control.
Product detailSKU #1500000328859
MapexBlack Panther Hydro Snare Drum 13 x 7 in. Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 13 x 7 in. maple/walnut Black Panther snare built for a dark, focused auxiliary sound with clean, punchy rim shots.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players wanting a small-diameter snare with a dark auxiliary sound
- Main- or side-snare setups
- Players seeking a drier sound than triple-flange hoops without the damping described for die-cast hoops
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players looking for a larger-diameter snare
- Players who specifically want triple-flange or die-cast hoops
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
13 x 7 in. size
A small-diameter snare size described as suitable for main or side-snare use.
Detail 03
Maple/walnut, 7-ply shell
The shell material is maple/walnut with seven plies and a stated thickness of 6.15 mm.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is a single 13 x 7 in. snare drum.
- 02It has a 7-ply, 6.15 mm maple/walnut shell.
- 03It includes factory heads and uses brushed-black steel hardware.
- 04The supplied description identifies the hoops as Mapex Sonic Saver hoops.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What size is the Hydro snare?
It is 13 x 7 in.
02What is the shell made from?
It has a 7-ply maple/walnut shell measuring 6.15 mm thick.
03What hoops does it use?
It uses Mapex Sonic Saver steel hoops.
04Can it be used as a main snare?
The supplied description states it is an option for either a main or side snare.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- Snare size: 13 x 7 in.
4 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
- false
- Source Id
- site51500000328859
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